2012 MLB All-Star Game Roster

The American League

Photo: Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli (25) tags out Seattle Mariners Brendan Ryan (26) on an attempted in-the-park home run in the eighth inning in Arlington, Texas, May 28, 2012.

Credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Name: Prince FielderTeam: Detroit TigersPosition: First Base

Photo: Prince Fielder of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on June 30, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Credit: Rich Schultz/ Getty Images

Name: Robinson CanoTeam: New York YankeesPosition: Second Base

Photo:
New York Yankees' Robinson Cano is hit by a pitch from Boston Red Sox's Felix Doubront in the first inning of a baseball game in Boston, April 21, 2012.

Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Name: Derek JeterTeam:New York YankeesPosition: Shortstop

Photo:Infielder Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees doubles in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays July 4, 2012, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Credit: AP Photo/Brandon Wade

Name:Adrian BeltreTeam:Texas RangersPosition:Third Base

Photo:Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

Credit: Getty Images/Rob Carr

Name:Josh HamiltonTeam: Texas RangersPosition:Outfielder

Photo:Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers is seen batting against the Colorado Rockies at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, June 24, 2012.

Credit: Rick Yeatts/Getty Images

Name:Curtis GrandersonTeam: New York YankeesPosition:Outfielder

Photo:Curtis Granderson of the New York Yankees in action against the Atlanta Braves during their game on June 20, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Credit: Al Bello/Getty Images

Name:Jose BautistaTeam: Toronto Blue Jays Position:Outfielder

Photo:Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays strikes out against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 22, 2012, in Miami, Fla.

Credit: Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images

Name:David OrtizTeam: Boston Red SoxPosition:Designated Hitter

Photo:Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz gestures after hitting his 400th career home run off Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin in the fourth inning of a baseball game,July 4, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.

Credit: AP Photo/Ben Margot

Name:Justin VerlanderTeam: Detroit TigersPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander pitches during the fourth inning in Game 5 of baseball's American League championship series against the Texas Rangers Oct. 13, 2011, in Detroit.

Credit: AP Photo/Paul Sancya

Name:Jered WeaverTeam: Los Angeles AngelsPosition:Pitcher

Photo:Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to the plate during the second inning of their baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, May 2, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif.

Photo: Chicago White Sox starter Jake Peavy throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, July 6, 2012.

Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Name:Jim JohnsonTeam: Baltimore OriolesPosition: Pitcher

Photo:Jim Johnson of the Baltimore Orioles pitches during a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 29, 2012, in Baltimore.

Credit: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Name: David PriceTeam: Tampa Bay RaysPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Pitcher David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays starts against the New York Yankees July 4, 2012, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Credit: Al Messerschmidt

Name:Joe NathanTeam: Texas RangersPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Joe Nathan of the Texas Rangers delivers the last pitch of the ninth inning striking out Jason Giambi of the Colorado Rockies in the interleague game at Rangers Ballpark on June 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.

Credit: Rick Yeatts/Getty Images

Name: Chris SaleTeam: Chicago White SoxPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox delivers during the second inning against the Texas Rangers on July 3, 2012, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

Credit: Brian Kersey

Name: Matt HarrisonTeam: Texas Rangers SoxPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Matt Harrison of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 29, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.

Credit: Rick Yeatts

Name: CC SabathiaTeam: New York YankeesPosition: Pitcher

Photo: CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees pitches against the Atlanta Braves on June18, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Credit: Al Bello

Name: Fernando RodneyTeam: Tampa Bay Rays Position: Pitcher

Photo: Fernando Rodney of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Miami Marlins during the game at Marlins Park on June 10, 2012, in Miami.

Credit: J. Meric

Name: Ryan CookTeam: Oakland Athletics Position: Pitcher

Photo:Ryan Cook of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 19, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.

Credit: Thearon W. Henderson

Name:Adam JonesTeam: Baltimore OriolesPosition: Outfielder

Photo: Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles catches a fly ball in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 1, 2012, in Baltimore.

Credit: Greg Fiume

Name: Mike Trout

TeamLos Angeles AngelsPosition Outfield Photo: Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates as he slides across home plate, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Mark Trumbo against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Anaheim, Calif., May 30, 2012.

Credit: AP Photo/Chris Carlson

Name:Chris SaleTeam: Chicago White Sox Position:Outfielder

Photo:Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox delivers during the second inning against the Texas Rangers on July 3, 2012, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

Credit: Tom Szczerbowski

Name: Joe MauerTeam: Minnesota Twins SoxPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins runs to third during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 2, 2012, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Credit: Jason Miller

Name: Adam DunnTeam: Chicago White SoxPosition: Outfielder

Photo: Adam Dunn of the Chicago White Sox hits his 18th home run of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field on June 5, 2012, in Chicago.

Credit: Jonathan Daniel

Name:Matt WietersTeam: Baltimore OriolesPosition: Catcher

Photo: Matt Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 5, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif.

Credit: Jeff Gross

Name:Paul KonerkoTeam: Chicago White SoxPosition: First Baseman

Photo: Paul Konerko of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins on May 24, 2012, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

Credit: David Banks

Name: Ian KinslerTeam: Texas RangersPosition: Second Baseman

Photo: Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers throws to first against the Detroit Tigers on June 27, 2012, at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in Arlington, Texas.

Credit: Layne Murdoch

Name:Asdrubal Cabrera Team: Cleveland IndiansPosition: Infielder

Photo: Elliot Johnson of the Tampa Bay Rays is out at second as shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera of the Cleveland Indians throws to first during the third inning at Progressive Field on July 5, 2012, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Credit: Jason Miller

Name:Miguel CabreraTeam: Detroit TigersPosition:Third Baseman

Photo: Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers slides into home plate and scores in the first inning during a MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on July 4, 2012, in Detroit, Mich.

Credit: Dave Reginek

Name: Elvis AndrusTeam: Texas RangersPosition: Shortstop

Photo: Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers throws over Yonder Alonso of the San Diego Padres as he tries to turn a double play during the second inning of an interleague baseball game at Petco Park on June 19, 2012, in San Diego, Calif.

Credit: Denis Poroy

Name:Mark TrumboTeam: Los Angeles AngelsPosition: Infielder

Photo: Mark Trumbo of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim starts toward first base as he watches his two run home run in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 5, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif.

Credit: Stephen Dunn

Name:Billy ButlerTeam: Kansas City RoyalsPosition: Designated Hitter

Photo: Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals hits a 3-run home run during the 8th inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox
on May 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Credit: Jamie Squire

The National League

Name: Buster PoseyTeam: San Francisco GiantsPosition: Catcher

Photo: Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park on June 4, 2012, in San Francisco.

Credit: Ezra Shaw

Name: Joey VottoTeam: Cincinnati Reds Position: Shortstop

Photo: Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds in action against the New York Yankees during their game on May 20, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx..

Credit: Al Bello

Name: Dan UgglaTeam: Atlanta BravesPosition: Second Baseman

Photo: Dan Uggla of the Atlanta Braves turns a double play over Bryan LaHair of the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning at Turner Field on July 4, 2012, in Atlanta.

Credit: Kevin C. Cox

Name:Rafael FurcalTeam: St. Louis CardinalsPosition: Shortstop

Photo: Rafael Furcal of the St. Louis Cardinals turns a double play over Orlando Hudson of the Chicago White Sox at Busch Stadium on June 13, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo.

Credit: Dilip Vishwanat

Name: Matt KempTeam: Los Angeles DodgersPosition: Centerfielder

Photo: Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a home run in the third inning during the MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Credit: Victor Decolongon

Name: Melky CabreraTeam: San Francisco GiantsPosition: Outfielder

Photo: Melky Cabrera of the San Francisco Giants hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 15, 2012, in Seattle, Wash.

Credit: Otto Greule Jr

Name: Pablo SandovalTeam: San Francisco GiantsPosition: Third Baseman

Photo: Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants hits a double in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 4, 2012, in Washington, D.C.

Credit: Greg Fiume

Name:Matt CainTeam: San Francisco GiantsPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Starting pitcher Matt Cain of the San Francisco Giants throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on July 5, 2012, in Washington, D.C.

Credit: Rob Carr

Name: Clayton KershawTeam: Los Angeles DodgersPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the third inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Credit: Harry How

Name: R.A. DickeyTeam: New York MetsPosition: Pitcher

Photo: R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets pitches in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on July 5, 2012, in Queens, N.Y.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Name:Cole HamelsTeam: Philadelphia PhilliesPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a MLB baseball game on June 7, 2012, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Credit: Rich Schultz

Name:Wade MileyTeam: Arizona DiamondbacksPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Starting pitcher Wade Miley of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on Aug. 30, 2011, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Credit: Christian Petersen

Name: Stephen StrasburgTeam: Washington NationalsPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals pitches to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on June 30, 2012, in Atlanta.

Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Name: Gio Gonzalez Team: Washington NationalsPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Gio Gonzalez of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of interleague play at Fenway Park on June 9, 2012, in Boston.

Credit: Winslow Townson/Getty Images

Name: Huston StreetTeam: San Diego PadresPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Huston Street of the San Diego Padres pitches in relief in the ninth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 1, 2012, in Denver.

Credit: Dustin Bradford/Getty

Name: Lance LynnTeam: St. Louis CardinalsPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Starting pitcher Lance Lynn of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 25, 2012, in Chicago.

Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Name:J Lance LynTeam: Philadelphia PhilliesPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Closer Jonathan Papelbon of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the ninth inning of interleague play against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on June 23, 2012, in Philadelphia, Penn.

Credit: Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images

Name:Craig KimbrelTeam: Atlanta BravesPosition:Pitcher

Photo: Craig Kimbrel of the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of the interleague game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park on June 22, 2012, in Boston.

Credit: Winslow Townson/Getty Images

Name:Aroldis ChapmanTeam: Cincinnati RedsPosition:Pitcher

Photo: Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the ninth against the New York Mets at CitiField on June 16, 2012, in Queens, N.Y.

Credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Name:Joel HanrahanTeam: Pittsburgh PiratesPosition: Pitcher

Photo: Closing pitcher Joel Hanrahan of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 17, 2012, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Credit: Jason Miller/Getty Images

Name: Carlos Ruiz Team: Philadelphia PhilliesPosition: Catcher

Photo: Carlos Ruiz of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a MLB baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 28, 2012, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Credit: Rich Schultz/Getty Images

Name: Andrew McCutchenTeam: Pittsburgh PiratesPosition: Outfielder

Photo: Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates scores on a Matt Hague single to center during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 12, 2012, in Baltimore.

Credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Name:Ryan BraunTeam: Milwaukee BrewersPosition: Left Fielder

Photo: Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers singles in the bottom of the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during the Interleague game at Miller Park on June 19, 2012, in Milwaukee, Wis.

Credit: Mike McGinnis/Getty Images

Name: Giancarlo StantonTeam: Miami MarlinsPosition: Right Fielder

Photo: Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins scores as Kelly Shoppach of the Boston Red Sox fields a late throw in the fifth inning during interleague play at Fenway Park June 19, 2012, in Boston.

Credit: Jim Rogash/Getty Images

Name: Yadier MolinaTeam: St. Louis CardinalsPosition: Catcher

Photo: Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on July 1, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo.

Credit: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

Name: Jose AltuveTeam: Houston AstrosPosition: Second Baseman

Photo: Second baseman Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros makes a leaping throw from behind second base to retire Humberto Quintero of the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park on June 19, 2012, in Houston.

Credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images

Name: Ian DesmondTeam: Washington NationalsPosition: Shortstop

Photo: Ian Desmond of the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning of interleague play against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 9, 2012, in Boston.

Credit: Winslow Townson/Getty Images

Name: Bryan LaHairTeam: Chicago CubsPosition: First Baseman

Photo: Bryan LaHair of the Chicago Cubs homers in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 2, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Credit: Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Name: David WrightTeam: New York MetsPosition: Third Baseman

Photo: David Wright of the New York Mets connects on a third inning RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on July 5, 2012, in Queens, N.Y.

Credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

Name: Jay BruceTeam: Cincinnati RedsPosition: Outfielder

Photo: Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds plays the ball in right field during the game against the New York Mets at CitiField on June 16, 2012, in Queens, N.Y.

Credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Name:Carlos GonzalezTeam: Colorado RockiesPosition: Outfielder

Photo: Carlos Gonzalez of the Colorado Rockies hits a home run during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Coors Field on June 10, 2012, in Denver.

Credit: Dustin Bradford

Name:Carlos BeltranTeam: St. Louis CardinalsPosition: Outfielder

Photo: Carlos Beltran of the St. Louis Cardinals scores a run against Brayan Pena of the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium on June 16, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo.

Credit: Getty Images/Christian Petersen

Name: Starlin CastroTeam: Chicago Cubs Position: Shortstop

Photo: Starlin Castro of the Chicago Cubs gives a thumbs up to fans before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Sept. 28, 2011, in San Diego, Calif.